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guard⋅room

[gahrd-room, -room]
–noun
1. a room used by military guards during the period they are on duty.
2. a room in which military prisoners are kept.

Origin:
1755–65; guard + room
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guard·room   (gärd'rōōm', -rŏŏm')   
n.  
  1. A room used by guards on duty.

  2. A room in which military prisoners are confined.

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